Montgomery Business Journal

Partners in Progress - Meet the Chamber's New President & CEO

The Chamber’s new President and CEO Anna B. Buckalew lays out her vision of a prosperous Montgomery and the way she’ll lead the Chamber in its collaborative efforts to make it a reality.

Jennifer Stewart Kornegay

A Legacy of Leadership - A Fond Farewell to Chamber President Randy George

For more than four decades, Randy George has served the River Region with his work – in multiple positions – at the Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce. In April 2019, he stepped down as the organization’s president, a title he’d held for 31 years. MBJ asked George to reflect on his time at the Chamber and the good work it has accomplished during his long tenure.

Jennifer Stewart Kornegay

Industry Overview: Mortgage and Real Estate

The real estate and mortgage Industries house multiple Professions and services under their roofs, and all combined, they roll out a welcome mat that brings thousands of jobs and millions of dollars to the River region’s door.

Jennifer Stewart Kornegay

Chamber News: The Latest Buzz

Tourism Pays: MGM is on the Map

Montgomery and the River Region have been press darlings recently, racking up coverage in trusted and widely read news sources that is the equivalent of almost $3 million in paid marketing or advertising.

Jennifer Stewart Kornegay

Powerhouse Q&A with Todd Parnell

Todd “Parney” Parnell isn’t from Montgomery. He doesn’t live in Montgomery. But he’s fallen in love with Montgomery, and as co-owner and President of the Montgomery Biscuits, he’s working hard to ensure current fans stay enamored with the team while also attracting new ones. These efforts, combined with a big personality and even bigger smile, are prompting the capital city to return the affection.

#MyMGM: MGM Melting Pot

The arrival of Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama and its multiple suppliers provided an enormous boost to the River Region’s (and beyond) business community. But it’s affected more than the local economy; the area’s automotive industry has also spurred sharing of cultures.

Minnie Lamberth

GiveBack: A Souring Sense of Community

Learn how Faulkner University’s commitment to its community is earning an A+ with one local school.

Melissa Johnson Warnke

Small Business Briefcase: Outsourcing Resources

Does your small business have a creative team, social media expert and multiple skilled assistants? No? Well, no problem. All of these duties and more can be outsourced. We asked the owners of three Chamber-member small businesses to share some their favorite outsourcing resources.

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